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24 August 2017 2783 comments
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Two Gameweeks down and already the dilemmas are building; the siren song of the Wildcard button is calling.

Failing big hitters are the major bone of contention as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me for the second ScoutCast of the season.

We give our verdicts on Spurs talisman Harry Kane, while also assessing the fall-out from Manchester City and, in particular, the shot-shy Kevin De Bruyne.

Driven by another round of community questions, we also chew over The Pogba vs Mkhitaryan debate and the big Bournemouth bail out, before previewing Gameweek 3.

Oh, and after his ten point return on the Aaron Mooy investment, we wrestle to prevent Jonty dropping his name into the conversation at every opportunity. I think I counted two. That’s a win for everyone involved.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    After a lot of deliberation Schindler is definitely going on my watchlist

  2. Supersonic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Rmt please guys.. any advice? Possible wc next week but may not be necessary.. wanna bring in richarlison possibly for Willian and upgrade defence? Cheers:

    Foster
    Hegazi-Stephens-TAA
    Salah-Willian-KDB-Mki
    Kane-Luk-Mounie

    Elliot-Carrol-Mee-Long

    0ft 0.3itb

    1. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like a decent idea.

      1. Supersonic
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Do I do richarlison for Willian for a -4 now before his price rises? Or is that a terrible idea

  3. Ange Ball
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Lads can you please spare a min give me advice on my team I posted. Thanks alot and good luck to you all this weekend let's hope we can at least hit 50

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      GTG

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      100 mil ITB

      Nice!

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Great team that

  4. Sedemuda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of JWP to RLC will have £3m ITB for upgrades during int break.
    Could do Antonio but not sure he'll get me any more points?
    Current Team with £2m ITB
    DDG (Elliot)
    Dawson Bert Naughton (TAA, Mee)
    Eriksen Mikhi Willian Carroll (JWP)
    Kane (C) Kaku Mounie

  5. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Jesus starting this week?

    1. Kanga roo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      50%

  6. OldBenKenobi
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Richarlison dont you dare rise this week! I need to see another game before I can transfer you in 😛

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Should happen in 26 hours.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Surely now is the gameweek to get him in rather than waiting for Saints? Slightly risky yeah but looks promising and Brighton at home looks a great fixture

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Not willing to take a hit for him unfortunately

          1. ScotDougie
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            If he doesn't rise today he will tomorrow decision time

            1. OldBenKenobi
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              hmmm

  7. Supersonic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed: cheers

    Rmt please guys.. any advice? Possible wc next week but may not be necessary.. wanna bring in richarlison possibly for Willian and upgrade defence? Cheers:

    Foster
    Hegazi-Stephens-TAA
    Salah-Willian-KDB-Mki
    Kane-Luk-Mounie

    Elliot-Carrol-Mee-Long

    0ft 0.3itb

    1. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Monitor KDB and maybe downgrade him later

      1. Supersonic
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

      2. Supersonic
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        This weekend is his last chance

  8. Hargo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Foster Elliot
    Danilo Kolasinac Stephens Suttner Francis
    RLC Salah KDB Willian Carroll
    Lukaku Kane Chicharito

    2FT 0ITB

    Suggestions?

    1. Daniyal
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kola --> spurs defender maybe Trippier

    2. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kola -> Hegazi
      KDB/Salah -> Eriksen

      Will give you 1.8 or 0.8 ITB for after international break. Then upgrade RLC.

      Or if you want to save a FT, KDB -> Eriksen. I know a lot of people want to hold KDB and he probably will come good, but Eriksen is looking hot. Can always upgrade Salah later.

  9. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hi, which one is better and why?
    A. Salah + Mbemba
    B. D Silva + Cedric

    Thank you.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mbemba may only have 1 game left so it depends on the autosub.

  10. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys could I get some tips for my team? got 2FT but not sure what to do

    Foster

    Valencia Bertrand Dawson

    KDB Salah Willian RLC

    Lukaku Kun Benteke

    Subs: Myhill, Carroll Suttner Long

    1. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Lose Benteke for Chicharito and roll over the other FT for the international break.

      1. CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the reply, I was going to give Tekkers the chance for SWA and then get rid. Should I look to get in Kane?

        1. Shipstontrev
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Kane is my captain this week, so I would obviously say yes. Benteke to Chicharito gives you more cash to get Kane next GW.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Needs a Spurs attacker

  11. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah + Carroll vs David Silva + Cedric

    Which one is better and why?

    Thank you.

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      sure david silva and cedric will surely out score salah asl carrol might get 2 assists till the end of the season

  12. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Need your help guys -on wc which is ideal combo?

    Jones-Cedric-Lowe-Mbemba-xxx
    Eriksen-Pogba-Mooy-RLC-xxx.

    a) Alonso-Richarlison
    b) Trippier-Salah.
    Thanks.

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

  13. osullg26
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Richarlison is 99.8

    Will he go up tonight?

    1. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You ll never before...

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Depends how accurate the site is. Would get him if 0.1 is important.
      Going off precedent, he rises in 26 hours.

    3. Turbolag
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No if I had to guess.

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Minus 10% for wildcards. 90%

    5. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Based on previous this season so far he probably won't.

      Having said that, I just got him in as if he does go up I'll be priced out of what I want to do.

    6. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Possibly. Seen them rise with a less Target number tbh...

      1. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Who has done that this season?

        It seems they have to get to at least 102% to rise atm.

        Eriksen and Zanka were stuck on 100% for almost a week before finally rising...

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly. As I understand it the price rises and fallers on that site aren't going to be truly accurate until the market settles down a bit and the WCs have been factored in.

          I would think this isn't going to be for a few weeks yet...

    7. Trevez
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Money its everything form and fixtures are. I would wait for more date on him, there are a few players like him at that price you will want to pick the right one

  14. dark91
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance the liverpool assets would drop (or at least not rise) over the next 2 GWs given their tough fixtures?

    Currently on WC and thinking about avoiding Mane and bring him starting GW 5

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      They can score vs anyone so wouldn't be betting on that

      1. dark91
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        They (can) is one thing and if they (will do) is another
        Not really impressed after watching last GW

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Err I would strongly bet against Mane being 9.5 or less by GW 5 (barring injury) sorry

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mane is already on 99.5% to rise so I highly doubt he won't do in the next few weeks.

      He may even rise tonight or tomorrow...

  15. FC Hakkebøf
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    For gw4 and onwards:

    A) Lukaku, Kane, Chicharito/gabbi (like everyone else!) +0.4/0.5 itb

    B) Kane, Lacazette/jesus, firminho + 0/+0.1 itb

    C) Lukaku + lacazette/jesus + firminho + 1.0/1.1 itb.

    Which option would you prefer?

    Info: Already have miki, eriksen and mane.

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

  16. Totti
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    would you plz rate my team?

    foster
    danielo stephens löwe
    eriksen willian ince ritchie
    kane lukaku firmino

    0.5 itb 1 FT
    any suggestions plz?

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ritchie> Phillips or Richilison or Mooy

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        play mooy and ince?
        and what to do with jwp?
        what do u think richarlison and phillips instead of ritchie and ward prowse and bench ince?

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      gtg this week but monitor:

      Stephens - may lose place
      Danilo - rotation
      Ince/Ritchie - currently not warranting their 6 mil price
      Lowe - wouldnt want to play everyweek

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        so i've to do wildcard now :£

        1. Totti
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          🙂

          1. Totti
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            what do u think richarlison and phillips instead of ritchie and ward prowse and bench ince? for -4

            1. OldBenKenobi
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              hold Ritchie as he may get something with those fixtures. JWP to Richarlison for free and be on a potential bandwagon isnt a bad move I guess

              1. Totti
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                but ritchie will drp max saturday morning heis now 92%

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Stephens is a rotation risk. Daniels has really bad fixtures.. And midfield looks very week. Who are your subs? I would do daniels to jones for now and consider using wc after int. break.

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        what do u think richarlison and phillips instead of ritchie and ward prowse and bench ince? for -4

  17. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance Salah survives the drop tonight?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Looks likely he won't. if TM answers go with that 🙂

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        won't survive the drop that is...

    2. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      if he survives tonight he won't survive tomorrow

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      if you got him in at 9.0 it doesnt matter if he drops

  18. pablo discobar
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Between these 2 for my wildcard

    A

    GK Foster/Elliot
    DEF Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Ben Davies*, 4.5 Burnley
    MID Erikson, Pogba, Silva*, RLC*, Carroll
    FWD Lukaku, Kane, Little Pea

    B

    GK Foster/Elliot
    DEF Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Schindler*, 4.5 Burnley
    MID Erikson, Pogba, Richarldson*, Mooy* Carroll
    FWD Lukaku, Kane, Little Pea

    Which do you prefer A or B?

    Basically comes down to Davies, Richarldson and Mooy or Schindler, Silva and RLC

    Thanks, apprciate any help

    Also,which is best Burnley 4.5 defender as its important for my rotation.

    Cheers

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I took Lowton and Lowe is on pens A

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        löwe on penalties or mooy?

      2. pablo discobar
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate 🙂

        1. pablo discobar
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah I messed that a bit! Schindler/Huddersfield should be in A not B!

          Between these 2 for my wildcard

          A

          GK Foster/Elliot
          DEF Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Schindler*, 4.5 Burnley
          MID Erikson, Pogba, Silva*, RLC*, Carroll
          FWD Lukaku, Kane, Little Pea

          B

          GK Foster/Elliot
          DEF Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Ben Davies*, 4.5 Burnley
          MID Erikson, Pogba, Richarldson*, Mooy* Carroll
          FWD Lukaku, Kane, Little Pea

          Which do you prefer A or B?

          Basically comes down to Davies, Richarldson and Mooy or Schindler, Silva and RLC

  19. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Currently got Mustafi in my draft team. But already own Monreal.

    Davies, Zanka and Jones are all free agents.

    Anyone worth switching?

    1. Turbolag
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'd take Davies and Jones over Monreal.

      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Over Monreal but not Mustafi? I thought Monreal was much more nailed on?

        1. Turbolag
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I'd assume Mustafi is also nailed when healthy, and he has a significant goal threat.

  20. The Gobstopper
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Quick question for anyone with insight to the Liverpool situation. What is the likelihood that Andy Robertson nails down the left back role? At 4.9, he could be really good value if he does get the starts.

    Thanks!

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He's the best lb they've got. It's only a matter of time.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He seems to defend better than Moreno and is no mug with the crosses. Observe

      1. The Gobstopper
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I had the chance to watch him quite a bit when he played for Hull, and he seems very solid (both going forward and defending). I just don't know how much confidence I have in Klopp...or how much confidence I have in Liverpool's ability to actually keep a clean sheet. That said, if the regular back line has Matip, Lovren, and Clyne, Robertson would be 0.6 cheaper than anyone else.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, sometimes think Klopp just isn't bothered about cleanies. Some managers love them, take pride in them... not Klopp

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      As I see it him and moreno are both performing very well atm.. So imo he is a rotation risk for now. I would monitor the next to games against arsenal and city.. If any1 of them starts both games that is a clear sign on whats to come and then im also bringing that player in. Great value either way. Especially moreno on 4.5... LFC fan

    4. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Agree with both comments above but our defence is shocking currently. Would be relying a lot on attacking returns. Once we drop Lovern and bring in VVD then sure 😉

    5. The Gobstopper
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for the insight. That's definitely a situation that I will be monitoring closely...

  21. johnnybeefcake
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    rate my wildcard team

    foster (elliot)

    alonso jones trippier (mee mbemba)

    eriksen d.silva pogba RLC (carroll)

    kane lukaku chicharito

    1. pablo discobar
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Very similar to one of my versions (see above), you must have .5 left over yeah?

      1. johnnybeefcake
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        nope haha i got nothing left over.. what are your thoughts?

        1. pablo discobar
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I Like it but worry about Silva getting rotated

  22. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Trying so hard to save my trade this week but I'm struggling to keep my trigger finger away from the button.

    Hart
    Bertrand / Cedric / Ake
    KDB / Salah / Richie / Mooy
    Kane (c) / Lukaku / Gabbiadini

    Elliot / Carroll / Mee / Long

    1ft, 1.5itb

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Same, really want to bring in Alonso!

  23. LAMB TEA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    alexis will start?i want to take him as a punt

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Wenger was upbeat but said he'll decide if he's ready to start

      1. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Alright Net, hows tricks?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Not bad Coder, you? Hey, you got a massive mention on scoutcast! 😆 Played a great wc by all accounts?

          1. FPL.team
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            I'm all good, just checking up on here before bed.

            Yeah got mentioned twice this week, just need to work on Jontys pronounciation of my name now!

            I normally scowl at people that wildcard in GW1 but it worked out massively and I'm more than happy with my team now.

            We'll see if I start to twitch when Sanchez and Hazard are back though.

            Any changes, jerky knees or wildcard plans for this gameweek?

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              At least he didn't call you Plumper 😆

              The knee-jerked massively sat night, KDB/Fraser to Pogba/Antonio. Yes I had been drinking all day 😆

              You? Any moves this week?

              1. FPL.team
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                Plumper is a new one!

                Doesn't sound like you to of been drinking all day, solid move though.

                Pogba looks good this year. I started the season with Mkhi and have Jones and Lukaku now too so no room for Pogba in my team.

                I've just done Xhaka to Richarlison. Never planned to hold Xhaka for more than a week and was hoping to catch a price rise on WC that never happened.

                Richarlison looks like he could be good for a few weeks before he burns out, bit punty but better than Xhaka for sure.

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 3 months ago

                  Yeah me being tea-total eh 😆

                  Well I think I'd prefer Micky but really wanted Antonio so beggars can't be choosers and Pogba's doing okay. Richarlison looks a great 6, gl bud. 😉

  24. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Any price changes tonight?

    1. Turbolag
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe in 90 minutes...

      1. CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers!

  25. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    0FT 0.9 ITB

    Shall I just leave it like this?

    Foster
    Bailly Stones Bertrand
    Mane Alli Mkhitaryan Atsu T.Carroll
    Lukaku Aguero

    Elliot Monreal Quaner Mariappa

    Wish Trippier didn't have so many question marks...

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        well gtg other than NO KANE!

  26. OldBenKenobi
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bold prediction:
    Atsu with a goal and an assist
    He will be 5.2 by GW4

    Bookmark this 😉

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Good lord

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Amen

  27. johnnybeefcake
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    rate my team.. on the wildcard

    foster (elliot)

    alonso jones trippier (mee mbemba)

    eriksen pogba d.silva RLC (carroll)

    kane lukaku chicharito

  28. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is there a limit to how many transactions you can do in a draft league? I know you can make multiple requests, but can they all be successful?

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      1. No
      2. Yes

      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers pal

  29. tw652
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who do you think the best pick is?

    A) Richarlison or B) Jese?

    Cheers 🙂

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nobodys sure yet

    2. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I like Jese better

  30. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Valencia + Aguero > Trippier + Kane (C) ? 2 FT

    1. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't do it.

      1. CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Why not mate?

        1. StalkingDwarf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          City are still very attacking, and with Spurs nearly done with signing Aurier, Trippier might not be nailed. Especially with their CL group.